How a Two-Life Scoundrel Lives - Chapter 125
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【Chapter 125】
“I greet His Grace the Grand Duke. I am called Caldor van Loren.”
Caldor bowed toward the lord of Decaron.
No matter how much he was the head of a hostile family, he could not fail to show respect to the United Kingdom’s only duke, especially a Grand Duke.
“So, what business brings you all the way to Decaron, eldest son of the Loren Family. Though Decaron and Schwern may be close in distance, the distance between our hearts is as far as foreign lands, is it not?”
“Yes, Your Grace.”
Caldor bowed his head and spoke.
“My father, the Lord of Schwern, always desires an amicable relationship with Decaron. Therefore, by sending me, he wishes to clear up past misunderstandings and seek reconciliation.”
“Past misunderstandings…”
A cold smile appeared on Grand Duke Guntram’s lips.
Had there been such things in the disputes and conflicts between House Sigmund and the Loren Family?
The cause was always the Loren Family.
After the Loren Family betrayed the Chaos King and became the Royal Family’s dogs, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say there was no room for misunderstanding.
The Loren Family not only took the lead in restraining House Sigmund as the Royal Family’s lackeys, but also sometimes carried out independent operations, didn’t they?
If not for the Royal Family’s mediation, the Loren Family would have been completely annihilated by House Sigmund long ago.
“Decaron has never misunderstood. The Royal Family’s protection cannot hide dark intentions. Let not the eldest son of the Loren Family deceive Decaron with his silver tongue.”
“I think I understand why Your Grace speaks so, but this time the circumstances are different, so I humbly ask that you consider the situation.”
True to being the eldest son of the Loren Family, Caldor did not lose his smile even at Grand Duke Guntram’s frosty warning.
A young serpent.
He was someone who knew how to wield his silver tongue called [Serpent’s Tongue] in any situation.
“The circumstances are different?”
“Yes, Your Grace.”
“Speak in detail.”
“It is nothing else, but the reason I came all the way to Decaron this time is because of the relationship between my half-sister Alicia and Your Grace’s second son Carlisle.”
“The relationship between the Lauren Family’s daughter and my son…”
“You must know that your second son previously requested reinforcements from my half-sister.”
“Huu.”
Grand Duke Guntram sighed deeply as if he had expected this.
‘I thought he had been behaving recently, but he’s causing trouble again.’
Grand Duke Guntram unconsciously covered his face with one hand.
Already his head was throbbing, and it felt like all fatigue was rushing to his face.
‘Of all the women, why did it have to be the Lauren Family’s daughter? A woman from an enemy household.’
Caldor cautiously spoke.
“The Lord of Schwern… judges that the relationship between those two might worsen relations with Decaron. If Decaron were to use their relationship to interfere in Schwern’s succession structure…”
“Wait.”
Grand Duke Guntram raised his hand to cut off Caldor’s words.
“What did you just say?”
“I said that my father, the Lord of Schwern, is concerned that Decaron might intervene in the succession structure…”
“Kahahaha!”
Grand Duke Guntram burst into loud laughter.
“…?”
Caldor was flustered by Grand Duke Guntram’s reaction.
He had come to discuss a very important matter, but for the other party to react like this…
“Was it Caldor? Eldest son of the Loren Family.”
“Yes, Your Grace.”
“Have you heard rumors about my second son?”
“I think everyone has their turbulent period.”
“I’ll take that as you having heard. Shamefully, my second son lacks such cunning.”
“…Heuk.”
Caldor had to struggle with all his might to hold back laughter that almost burst out.
“Go back and tell Lord Loren. That Sigmund has no reason to interfere in Schwern’s succession structure.”
“However, from Schwern’s perspective, might it not appear so?”
“Eldest son of the Loren Family, listen.”
“I will listen carefully. Please speak.”
“Going and turning Schwern into a sea of fire is not such a difficult task. Do I look like I need petty political schemes?”
“…!”
“It would be good not to forget that Decaron leaves Schwern alone due to loyalty to the Royal Family, not because of insufficient power.”
Caldor could not dare to refute Grand Duke Guntram’s words.
Without the Royal Family’s protection, Schwern would have long been destroyed by the Decaron Army.
“Is it proper to speak so rudely to a diplomatic envoy…?”
“Does one with traitor’s blood dare to discuss rudeness in the heart of Decaron?”
“Heok!”
Caldor clutched his chest and suffered.
‘I’m, I’m dying.’
The fear of death consumed Caldor.
Tremble tremble tremble!
His body shook uncontrollably like an aspen tree, and cold sweat poured down his back.
“I am a father with an incompetent son before being the lord of Decaron, so I will fulfill my duty as a father to one who has a daughter. However, if this matter escalates into political schemes to insult Decaron… then even the Royal Family’s mediation will not be able to protect Schwern. Do you understand?”
“I will… keep that in mind.”
Caldor could no longer continue speaking and could only bow his head.
Because he knew all too well that even the Serpent’s Tongue was useless before Grand Duke Guntram’s overwhelming military might…
* * *
For Carlisle, his grandmother from his previous life was a very special existence.
Born into a wealthy but not harmonious family… for Carlisle, who was practically abandoned by his parents, his grandmother was his one and only support.
To the extent that he had spent more time with his grandmother than with his parents.
However, when his grandmother passed away, Carlisle completely closed the door to his heart.
While living like that, he met death in an unexpected accident and opened his eyes in this world – that was Carlisle’s past life.
Given this, it was natural in a way that Carlisle’s attitude toward Gorbad was affectionate.
Looking at Gorbad reminded him of memories with his grandmother from his previous life, so even if he wanted to hate her, he couldn’t.
Perhaps sensing Carlisle’s affectionate attitude, Gorbad’s expression had also softened somewhat.
“At least you know some table manners.”
“I’m not that rude of a person.”
Carlisle responded to Gorbad’s comment made while rolling her eyes.
“If someone picks a fight and hits you out of nowhere, who would just sit still? It’s natural for curses to come out.”
“That’s because your behavior was a mess. You must have caused so much trouble…”
“It’s been a while since I stopped. I’m going to live quietly from now on.”
“Is, is that so?”
“If you can’t believe it, ask Maranello. Whether I’m living like I used to.”
“I did hear that you’ve become somewhat more well-behaved. But didn’t you show your back to the enemy?”
“I told you. There was no reason to risk my life fighting.”
“You brat!”
Gorbad burst out in anger.
“How does it make sense for a Sigmund to show their back to an enemy…”
“That seems to be the problem.”
“What do you mean is the problem?”
“Aren’t the people of our family too honest for their own good?”
“…!”
“They only know straightforward methods. That’s why they always lose out and get pushed around by all sorts of worthless scum.”
“You, you bastard…!”
“What, did I say something wrong?”
Carlisle had said this while somewhat prepared for Gorbad to fly into a rage.
But Gorbad’s reaction was completely different from what he had expected.
“Kekekekekekekeke!”
“…?”
“Kekeke, kekekeke, kekekekeke!”
“What’s wrong with you? Did you eat something bad?”
Carlisle was quite flustered when Gorbad burst into laughter.
‘Has she gone senile? At her age, it wouldn’t be easy to take care of her.’
Considering Gorbad’s age, it was a reasonable thought.
“Good, very good! I wasn’t wrong about you after all! Hohoho!”
“What are you talking about.”
“There’s such a thing!”
“…?”
“That’s right! You shouldn’t live as a Sigmund! Don’t live foolishly!”
“Didn’t you say I wasn’t acting like a Sigmund before.”
“That was only because you were too weak! If you’re a Sigmund, you should naturally be strong!”
“Your words don’t make sense.”
“Shut up! You brat!”
“….”
Carlisle felt like he was going to lose his mind from Gorbad’s out-of-body speaking style, so he just shut his mouth.
He couldn’t understand what she was saying at all….
“Hoho! Don’t worry! This old lady will take responsibility and make you strong!”
“I never asked you to do that….”
“Bah! If this old lady says so, then that’s how it is! There’s no right to refuse, so just grit your teeth and think only about getting stronger!”
“Haah.”
Carlisle let out a deep sigh.
‘You need to be able to communicate to have a conversation. What is she even saying without rhyme or reason. It’s not particularly a loss for me either. I was too lazy to train anyway, so it’s good if she forces me to do it.’
Since things had come to this, Carlisle decided to entrust himself to Gorbad.
* * *
For some unknown reason, Gorbad, who had become very pleased, gave Carlisle free time.
“We’ll train tomorrow morning, so don’t think about running away and come out at dawn. Understood?”
“I won’t run away, so don’t worry. See you tomorrow, Grandma.”
“Alright.”
Having regained his freedom after a long time, Carlisle headed to a new room to rest.
Since his previous room had been destroyed by Gorbad, he had no choice but to use a different room.
On his way, Carlisle ran right into Caldor’s group, who were traveling back to Schwern.
“Are you Carlisle? I am….”
Caldor first bowed and tried to speak, but when Carlisle ignored him and walked past, his face twisted with anger.
“Hey, you there. Hey, hey!”
Caldor called out again, but Carlisle’s footsteps showed no sign of stopping.
“This damn bastard.”
The enraged Caldor strode forward and blocked Carlisle’s path.
“What.”
“Don’t you know what manners are?”
“What about them.”
“I am….”
“I know. You’re Caldor. From the Loren Family.”
“You knew but still ignored my greeting?”
“What are you to me?”
Carlisle replied with a voice tinged with slight irritation.
“What did you say?”
“I’m asking. What are you to me.”
“Even though you know who I am, you’re saying such things….”
“The Loren Family is a marquis house and our family is a grand ducal house, so why should I show courtesy to you.”
“That, that’s….”
“Strictly speaking, isn’t my status higher?”
“….”
Caldor couldn’t bring himself to refute Carlisle’s words and had to keep his mouth shut.
The Sigmund Family was the house with the highest rank after the Oracle Family, which was the Royal Family.
“How dare a mere marquis house heir lecture a grand ducal house heir about manners. How presumptuous.”
“Even so, is it the way of a grand ducal house to ignore someone who greeted you first?”
“A grand ducal house heir can do that.”
“What…?”
“Considering how much blood we’ve shed for the continent, we should enjoy at least this much privilege.”
“Kuk. A discarded scoundrel from his own family, yet you spout such sophistry so well.”
Caldor growled at Carlisle.
“For a defective product like you to speak of Sigmund’s privileges. Aren’t you even ashamed….”
Just then.
“Is there some trouble?”
Selena, who happened to be passing by, approached and asked.
It was quite rare for Selena to be in Decaron during the war season, but judging by the thick smell of blood wafting from her, she seemed to have just returned from the battlefield for some reason.
“What is it. What’s going on.”
“Sister.”
“Yeah?”
“He’s bullying me.”
Carlisle pointed at Caldor as he spoke.
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